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The provincial government hosted a press conference on Tuesday, announcing the highly anticipated Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week. This year, the week-long celebration will commence on November 28 and conclude on December 4, as shared by Nguyen Thanh Thanh, the director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. According to Thanh, this year’s festivities will encompass 11 flagship events. These include an opening ceremony and a tourism promotion conference, joined by Ho Chi Minh City and 13 Mekong Delta provinces. The conference will also showcase the One Commune One Product initiative, highlighting the region’s diverse offerings. Among the week’s attractions is the Long An – South Korea Trade and Culinary Fair, offering a unique blend of cultural exchange and delicious cuisine. There will also be dedicated areas for cultural interactions, sports competitions, and a music festival, ensuring there is something for everyone. The official banner for the seco...

Hang Gai Ward People’s Committee, in collaboration with curator Nguyen The Son and Young Artists Group “ From Tradition to Tradition ,” presents the thematic exhibition “The Story of the Street’s Communal House” at Ha Vi and Tu Thi Communal Houses in downtown Hanoi. The Parade celebrates the opening of thematic exhibitions at Hanoi’s Ha Vi and Tu Thi community houses. Photo: Cong Luan Newspaper The cultural event aims to celebrate the 18th anniversary of Vietnam’s Cultural Heritage Day, which falls on November 23, and the Hanoi People’s Committee’s recognition of the Hoan Kiem Lake area – its surroundings and the Old Quarter of Hanoi – as a city-level tourism zone. The exhibition features a variety of Hanoi’s traditional handicrafts, such as silk, lacquer, and hand embroidery, as well as sketches and photographs of Hanoi, among others. In addition, the new collection of brand identities of  Ha Vi  and Tu Thi Communal Houses will also be launched. By scanning t...

Following their impressive win against the Ho Chi Minh City Wings in the final group match, the Saigon Heat, who have won three consecutive VBA championships in 2020, 2022, and 2023, have secured the top spot in the 2023 VBA group stage. Despite facing early challenges, such as injuries to key players Tim Waale and Vo Kim Ban, which limited their contributions, the Saigon Heat emerged victorious. The Saigon Heat emerged victorious against the Thang Long Warriors in the 2023 VBA group stage. Photo: VBA Expressing his joy, Saigon Heat coach Matt Van Pelt spoke positively about the team’s achievement in securing first place in the group stage and becoming the number-one seed in the 2023 VBA semifinals. He mentioned that it took a significant effort from the team to overcome the challenge of playing with only one foreign player. Now that they have secured the top position, the Saigon Heat are set to face the fourth-place team, the Thang Long Warriors, in the semifinals. A...

The Festival of Tug-of-War Rituals and Games took place on November 17-18 at the Hanoi Museum and Tran Vu Temple in Long Bien District, Hanoi. The event attracted nearly 500 artisans from Bac Ninh, Lao Cai, Vinh Phuc, Hanoi, and Dangjin City (Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea). Entitled “One Rope, One Community,” the festival was the first of its kind in Vietnam and aimed to foster connections and exchanges among communities practicing tug-of-war, which is recognized as a UNESCO heritage. On November 17, a discussion on tug-of-war heritage education was organized at the Hanoi Museum, with 50 delegates from the Gijisi Tug-of-War Association (Dangjin City, Korea) and Vietnamese experts. Demonstration of the South Korean tug-of-war team at the Hanoi Museum. Photo: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times The discussion aimed to share experiences in organizing tug-of-war rituals and games, as well as safeguarding cultural heritage. During the event, the Gijisi Tug-of-War Museum presented the...